Cement Board Siding

Name: All American Roofing & Restoration
Address: 18970 S Diamond Lake Rd,, Rogers, MN, 55374
Telephone: (763) 315-3911
Rating: 4.7

If you are a do-it-yourself person, then you have probably dabbled in every home project you could ever imagine. You may have watched the DIY shows, watched online videos and even read a few manuals to get a general idea on how to muddle through each renovation project. So when the time comes to replace your old siding with cement board, you never consider hiring an experienced contractor to perform the cement board installation.

Yet the work to install cement board siding should not be taken lightly, or be done by the inexperienced. If placed on incorrectly, you could allow moisture to get back behind the siding. This can warp the wood on your home, cause boards to rot and create serious mold problems. You also have a multitude of steps to do before you even place on the first piece of cement board.

First, you must attach either a felt or house wrap around your home as a moisture barrier. If your home needs extra insulation, this is the perfect time to add a layer of foam insulation before nailing down the house wrap. Next, you will have to add chalk lines to know where you will place each piece of cement board siding and to also mark where the wall studs are to place in the nails. After making the chalk lines, you will need to rip a piece of siding as a starter strip and nail it along the bottom to create a drip edge. The drip edge allows the siding boards to be placed at an angle and overlap each other.

Cement board is a harder material than aluminium siding. You will need to pre-drill holes at the edges if you plan to hand-nail each board. You could purchase a siding gun, but it will put a huge dent in your budget, price-wise. Never drive nails into the siding at an angle, as fastener heads should be snug up against the siding without being driven into the surface. You can cut the cement board using shears or a circular saw using the manufacturer’s specified blade so as not to damage the boards. This is not an indoor cutting process because of the amount of dust created when cutting the boards.

Cement board installation is not a one-person project. For it to be done correctly and as quickly as possible, one person should hold the siding boards in place while the other person fastens on the boards. Depending on how big your home is, you will have to climb up ladders and scaffolding to reach the top of the house to add the siding. Don’t forget you will need to add window and door drip caps and trim while placing on the siding.

Some home renovations simply are not DIY projects, and cement board installation is one of them. To ensure the work is done correctly and will meet all building codes, you should hire an experienced cement board siding contractor. They will do the job the right way as the siding will be installed weather tight to protect your home.

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Beth Guerin

00:59 12 Nov 24

We had an amazing experience with All American Roofing and Restoration. They came in and turned our house, that had 40 year old Masonite siding that was getting pecked through by woodpeckers into a beautiful looking home again. They also restored and resided our shed that was falling apart, into a whole new masterpiece. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for meticulous work and pleasant people!! Thank you again All American for the great work.

Jaxxon Anderson

20:34 19 Sep 24

I had All American Restoration come out to my home inspection and they did a phenomenal job. Cody was responsive, professional, and he really got down to business. I was impressed by their level of knowledge, the technology that they used, response time, communication, and most importantly, the strategic discussion at the end. They provided a clear path forward and I felt 100% more comfortable knowing that we had a solid plan coming out of that event. Thank you All American. I'm a customer for life.

Mike Haglund

20:02 17 Sep 24

The job was handled very professionally and efficiently.. The work was very well done and completed in a timely fashion..The General and Subs were all nice to work with...

Ting Yu Huang

14:17 17 Sep 24

As a licensed CPA, real estate investor, and board member of multiple townhome associations, I’ve worked with many contractors over the years. I first met Jimmy Thurman and his team at All American Roofing & Restoration under challenging circumstances—after a previous contractor left me in a difficult position by failing to complete a roofing project.With only one week remaining before closing on a property, All American Roofing & Restoration stepped in and completed the roofing project in just one day, saving the transaction. Impressed by their swift response, I decided to thoroughly vet the company. I verified their standing with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, the Minnesota legal system, and the Better Business Bureau. After finding no issues, I felt confident they were a reputable and reliable company to do business with—especially after my negative experience with the prior contractor.Working with Jimmy and his team has been a pleasure. They are transparent, highly knowledgeable, and meticulous in their work. During one project with a townhome association, Jimmy was the only contractor—out of five others with hail damage expertise—who was able to identify hail damage to our exteriors. His attention to detail is second to none.I highly recommend All American Roofing & Restoration for any exterior work. Their professionalism, reliability, and commitment to quality are exceptional.

Katie Rasmussen

23:40 05 Sep 24

Working with Jimmy and team made a really difficult situation manageable. Our insurance was a problem from day one, but the All American team was always on our side and fought on our behalf time and time again. The work they did was incredible and beautifully done - and fast! Will recommend their services time and time again!

Lori Niesen

13:46 30 Aug 24

All American did a siding project for us this week. We had birds pecking on or chimney and there were holes all over with rotting siding. We had them replace the siding on the chimney. Courtney brought us samples and helped us decide on a color scheme. The prices were reasonable. And the workers were kind, polite, and picked up every scrap of debris when complete. My meticulous husband said they had "beautiful craftsmanship" and no damage to the roof or any other part of the house! We are very pleased with the results!

Jaden Fuller

14:06 16 Nov 22

Great company to work with! Very quick to get the work done. Aaron Dreyer did a great job keeping me informed and dealing with insurance company so made it very stress for me. Would highly recommend.

Jeremy Chamberlain

19:24 28 Oct 22

Aaron Dreyer was wonderful to work with. Answered texts promptly. The crew was quick and good. Roof looks great!!!

Roman Darwel

08:29 14 Oct 22

All American Roofing and Restoration did a fantastic job for us. Throughout the procedure, they make all of the arrangements. Because we needed an installation, they worked with me to accommodate our schedule.

Evelyn

12:48 08 Aug 22

I went to Fleetline Auto Sales today to purchase a vehicle. I came across a car that I liked. When I got inside the car, I saw how clean it was! The interior was spotless, and the exterior was in good condition. The total cost after tax and fees was $2,500.00. I would recommend Fleetline to anyone looking for a quality vehicle.

Jemes Jocab

09:13 08 Jul 22

Brittany and his team were wonderful people who do great work. I have known Tony for a little over a year now and have always had good results. If you need a roofing or restoration I would mention him and All American Roofing & Restoration. Thanks

Victoria Bond

09:11 08 Jul 22

Brittany was fantastic at helping us out with our roof. The team is excellent when it comes to getting the job done speedily and pleasantly. I would recommend All American Roofing & Restoration.

Elizabeth James

09:10 08 Jul 22

Very happy, they did a great job! My insurance did not want to pay for the damages and they fought it until they did! The installation process was very quick and they were very clean. Very satisfied and will be recommending American Roofing.

Adam Apple

09:09 08 Jul 22

Amazing experience with a roof replacement. They made the whole process easy as could be. The quality of work is impressive. Recommend All American Roofing & Restoration without hesitation!

Krish Gale

09:04 08 Jul 22

I would like to take a moment to thank Jim and his operations team for the excellent job they did with the roof replacement at my home in Minnetrista, MN. The job was completed on time and as agreed with no surprises. Your crew conducted themselves professionally, efficiently and were always courteous. The service you provide and the quality of your work is tremendous. I greatly recommend your company to anyone looking for similar results and an honest approach. Thanks once again to you and your team. Gary

Katie Eva

16:55 14 Jun 22

Fast, efficient, and courteous. Take care of my issue right away completely satisfied with the service. Highly recommend.

Thomas Kuys

16:54 14 Jun 22

Excellent service! Very responsive and performed quick, superior work on short notice.

Alen Mark

13:21 13 Jun 22

I was very pleased with the work they did for me. They kept me updated on what was happening and when. I had worked with them before and will never call anyone else!

Hook Bard

13:17 13 Jun 22

Very responsive and prompt. Answered questions quickly. Excellent assistance with working with our insurance company. The roofing and siding look great!

Billy Hope

13:08 13 Jun 22

We were extremely happy with our siding replacement a few years ago, and continue to be impressed by the quick customer service on a recent repair. I would highly recommend this company.

Adward Billy

13:05 13 Jun 22

The representative came out when scheduled. Was friendly, honest, and informative. Had a roof inspection, not a replacement, but impressed with the company.

Janet A

16:54 26 May 22

Recently, I had fascia torn loose by wind on my home. A couple of my neighbors helped to secure it from further damage. However, I needed additional work to secure the fascia to the soffit.In 2012, Jimmy and All American Roofing Restoration replaced my roof along with other projects that needed taken care of on my home. Since I was very satisfied with their work in 2012, I contacted Jimmy to determine if there was time in his schedule to evaluate this small repair. He came over, assessed the area and fixed the problem on the spot. In addition, he checked the remaining fascia on the roof line and made immediate repairs where needed.Jimmy and his team are very professional. I highly recommend Jimmy and All American Roofing & Restoration, LLC for any roofing and repairs you may need. They are happy to work with you and get the job done right. There is no job too small or too big for them! Thanks Jimmy for help.

Amy Gonzalez

14:22 27 Mar 22

Adea Bogdani

02:46 24 Mar 22

Brittany was fantastic at helping us out with our roof. The team is excellent when it comes to getting the job done speedily and pleasantly. I would recommend All American Roofing & Restoration.

Elvira Dedja

02:45 24 Mar 22

Oliver 4

09:14 20 Mar 22

They have helped a number of my friends and neighbor with new roofs and roof repairs. Easy to work with. Came up at the estimated time. Great company!!!

Henry 5

09:13 20 Mar 22

Amazing experience with a roof replacement. They made the whole process easy as could be. The quality of work is impressive. Recommend All American Roofing & Restoration without hesitation!

Mathew Rengel

22:15 01 Feb 22

All American was great to work with and our house looks wonderful!

Kim Berbaum

23:54 01 Dec 21

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE MOST REPUTABLE, TRANSPARENT, PROFESSTIONAL, FAIR, PROMPT... AND EVERY OTHER GREAT ACCOLADE, JIMMY AT ALL AMERICAN ROOFING NEEDS TO BE YOUR CONTRACTOR!!!All American Roofing and Jimmy to the rescue!I have been friends with Jimmy for many years, but unfortunately I ran into another contractor who I will choose to call the "scammer". Everything happened so quickly, we didn't even have a chance to check the scammer out. We had a storm damage claim and insurance agreed to a roof, siding, gutters, garage doors, fascia. The scammer told us that insurance would also be paying for a deck. The scammer demanded up front payment on everything. We had a roof and the top of a deck completed...and the scammer disappeared faster than when he showed up. The worst part was, we could not cash our insurance checks until all the work was completed. Keep in mind we had already paid the scammer up front ($125,000) and we couldn't cash the checks from the insurance company until all the work was completed.I quite frantically called Jimmy, he immediately calmed me down and took charge of everything! They did not miss a single detail! After the months of aggravation with the scammer, I could finally breathe. They came when they said they would, the entire crew was absolutely delightful and we could not be happier with all the work that was completed and I can finally cash the insurance checks! I can't thank Jimmy enough!I truly hope that this review will help someone else avoid dealing with any of the scammers out there.

Nancy Kane

15:59 03 Jun 21

This is the most impressive company! Our townhome association has used them for all of our work for the past five years.Jim Thurman is full of integrity and puts quantity first in every job he does. He is fair and generous always going the extra mile to delight his customers. He is honest and helpful in consultations and delivers every bit of quality work anyone could expect. The workers mirror Jim’s position. They clean up after themselves every night during a job and are very pleasant and respectful. I love this company and the quality work they do. They care like they are your family only delivering exceptional work!We feel very blessed to have engaged with Jim and All AmericanNancy Kane

Bill Kennedy

01:59 12 May 21

We had hail damage to our roof in Minnetrista, MN. Jimmy and his team came out and inspected our roof and were honest about the extent of the damage which made us feel comfortable to file a claim with our insurance carrier. The day before our insurance adjustor was due to visit, they came out and marked the roof with chalk where hail damage was visible to help the adjuster verify that damage indeed had occurred. Our claim was quickly approved and we received a claim check within days. Jimmy then helped us select the perfect shingle color to match our neighborhood requirements and the exterior features of our home. Due to COVID, there was a shingle shortage and the All American team searched the country for our shingles and actually had them shipped from Indiana so that our project could be completed.When it came for the actual work to be done they were efficient and professional and completed the 66 square job In only 2 days. The crew cleaned up each day, were incredibly courteous to us and their attention to detail was incredible. The house looks fantastic, the shingles match our colors perfectly and their follow-up to ensure our satisfaction was timely and sincere.I can not recommend All American Restoration highly enough to anyone who needs roofing, storm damage or repair work done on their home. They truly made a difficult situation seem less for our family.Bill Kennedy

Gary Lee

19:54 22 Mar 21

I would like to take a moment to thank Jim and his operations team for the excellent job they did with the roof replacement at my home in Minnetrista, MN. The job was completed on time and as agreed with no surprises. Your crew conducted themselves professionally, efficiently and were always courteous.The service you provide and the quality of your work is tremendous. I greatly recommend your company to anyone looking for similar results and an honest approach. Thanks once again to you and your team.Gary Lee

Jordan McElwain

17:01 12 Jan 21

After getting several estimates for replacing our storm damaged roof, we gave the job to All American. Jimmy Thurman, the owner, spent time explaining how they work and how homeowner's insurance works. Very helpful since we'd never replaced a roof before. They discovered the original roof didn't meet code in our town and had to rebuild the entire roof. They worked with the city to ensure it was done right. They then helped us work with our insurance company and lender to collect the additional payment due. They're professional, really know their stuff and the roof is gorgeous (and up to code!) Highly recommend.

Cheryll Ostrom

16:51 19 Mar 20

The crews are great. They work hard and cooperate with homeowners in our townhouse association. They are neat and clean up the property every evening. The team members from All American are responsive to our needs. They are all polite, professional and easy to work with.Jim Thurman is a treasure. He and his team and crews restored the entire exterior of our 22 buildings after the 2017 hail storm. He is generous, thoughtful and a man of his word. He was honest from beginning to end.We so much appreciated working with All American the Board of Directors for the Association hired Jim, his team and crews to fix the hail damage of the summer of 2019! No greater recommendation can we give him.

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